The Wellness Connection exists to transform lives - by giving hope, igniting health, and shaping a brighter future. We all constantly hear that our healthcare system is broken, that community health is failing, that people are hurting - But it doesn't have to be that way: hope is not lost, people deserve better, and we're here to connect you with a path to optimal health.
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Dr Bryan Joseph Podcasts
Joseph Planta interviews authors, journalists, celebrities and more.
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Nutrition and healing your body doesn't have to be so complicated. The Dr. Haley Show is a podcast dedicated to helping you optimize your health in all areas of your life. We will be featuring health radicals on the show to bring new ideas to the table as well as doubling down on key fundamentals to support you living your best life. To see how we can help and support you on your health journey, tune into the episodes and listen for coupon codes that you can use before you make your orders o ...
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Welcome to Tenfold More Wicked Presents: Wicked Words, Kate Winkler Dawson's true crime talk show. On each new episode of Wicked Words, Kate interviews journalists, podcasters and authors about their fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from their investigations in the world of true crime, many of which have never been shared before. Kate interviews Patricia Cornwell, the prolific true crime author about her book Portrait Of A Killer: Jack The Ripper – Case Closed, she heads to Texas with v ...
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Breanna Morello is a former Fox Corp, Newsmax, local news, MLB producer. She has also spent several years reporting on the issues that matter most. After Fox Corp threatened to put Breanna on unpaid leave for not getting the Covid jab, she left the corporate media world and made her way into independent journalism. Breanna's goal is simple. She aims to be a truth seeker and amplify her findings through her new podcast. Breanna Morello WEBSITE: www.breannamorello.com TWITTER: https://twitter. ...
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The writer Sarah Louise Butler discusses her new novel, Rufous and Calliope (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025), with Joseph Planta. Rufous and Calliope by Sarah Louise Butler (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Rufous and Calliope Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Colum…
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130 | The Benefits of Essiac Tea with Bryan Paulhus from Genuine Essiac
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58:31Bryan Paulhus from Genuine Essiac explains the history and benefits of drinking Essiac Tea. Bryan and Gina Paulhus are the owners of genuineessiac.com In this podcast, Bryan discusses the development of the product Essiac Tea and the role it plays in helping people fight cancer and support gut health. RESOURCES: Buy Essiac Tea: https://genuineessia…
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The Hidden Cost of Stress — Why You Feel Older Than You Are
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30:06Feeling drained, tense, or older than you should? In this episode of The Wellness Connection Show, Dr. Bryan Joseph and Dr. Jason Hamed expose the hidden cost of stress—how daily pressure, digital overload, and constant busyness quietly age your body and steal your energy. Learn how cortisol, sleep disruption, and modern "soft stressors" are impact…
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Almost 40 years ago, a brutal murder on Valentine’s Day shook the country of Wales. When a 20-year-old is murdered in a dark corner of Cardiff’s infamous Tiger Bay area, the police launch an investigation. But did they arrest the wrong people because they were desperate to close the case? Author Ceri Jackson tells me the story from her book: The Bo…
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The author and Sportsnet Central co-anchor Ken Reid discusses his new book The Next One: Hockey Scouts, Remote Rinks and Hidden Talent (Simon & Schuster, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The Next One: Hockey Scouts, Remote Rinks and Hidden Talent by Ken Reid (Simon & Schuster, 2025). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Next One Text of the introductio…
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The playwright Robert Chafe discusses his play Between Breaths, inspired by the life and death of Dr. Jon Lien, who devoted his career to saving over five hundred whales off the coast of Newfoundland, which plays at the Firehall Arts Centre (until 23 November 2025), with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the …
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129 | Ask Dr. Haley Anything - a Live YouTube Question and Answer about our Aloe Vera
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56:33In this episode, I answered live questions as they came in about our new aloe vera supply at Haley Nutrition. RESOURCE: https://haleynutrition.com/
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128 | Escaping "Half Truths" of the Medical Industry with Dr. Joseph Jacko
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48:28In this episode, we are learning from Dr. Joseph Jacko, M.D., the Author of "BAMBOOZLED, DUPED AND HOODWINKED"... Keys to escaping the Tricks, Deceptions, and Half-Truths of the Medical Industry. We'll be discussing, among other things, how science is manipulated to show results that sell drugs that are rarely as beneficial as they are presented to…
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The broadcaster Andi Petrillo discussed her new memoir Just Call Me Andi: Sports Stories from a Trailblazer (ECW Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta. Just Call Me Andi: Sports Stories from a Trailblazer by Andria Petrillo (ECW Press, 2025). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Just Call Me Andi Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta:…
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The television host, podcaster and blogger Ardra Shephard discusses her new memoir Fallosophy: My Trip Through Life with MS (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025), with Joseph Planta. Fallosophy: My Trip Through Life with MS by Ardra Shephard (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Fallosophy Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta…
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The writer Bill Arnott discusses his new book A Perfect Day for a Walk By the Water: Exploring Vancouver’s Shores (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta. A Perfect Day for a Walk By the Water: Exploring Vancouver’s Shores by Bill Arnott (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2025). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: A Perfect Day for a Walk By the Water …
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Dane Huckelbridge: Queen of All Mayhem
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1:07:53We hear a lot about gunslingers and outlaws in the American West, and those stories are mostly about men. But there were female outlaws, too—like Belle Starr, probably the most famous of them all. Her murder was a mystery. But her life was extraordinary. Author Dane Huckelbridge tells me about Belle and his book: Queen of All Mayhem. Support this p…
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The primatologist and author Dr. Keriann McGoogan discusses her new book Sisters of the Jungle: The Trailblazing Women Who Shaped the Study of Wild Primates (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025), with Joseph Planta. Sisters of the Jungle: The Trailblazing Women Who Shaped the Study of Wild Primates by Keriann McGoogan (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025). Click to buy …
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The sports broadcaster and author Mark Hebscher discusses his new book Madness: The Rise and Ruin of Sports Media (ECW Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta. Madness: The Rise and Ruin of Sports Media by Mark Hebscher (ECW Press, 2025). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Madness Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in…
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The composer and conductor Bryan Perri discusses his career and his new album Few Words, with Joseph Planta. Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Earlier this year, the composer and conductor Bryan Perri celebrated his debut album Few Words with a performance at Carneg…
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The author, comedian, and speechwriter Charles Demers discusses his new book The Eh Team: A Celebration of Canadianisms from Elbows Up to Poutine (Greystone Books), with Joseph Planta. The Eh Team: A Celebration of Canadianism from Elbows Up to Poutine by Charles Demers (Greystone Books, 2025). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: The Eh Team Tex…
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127 | Why You Crave Junk Food Instead of Being Addicted To Wellness with Ashley James
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55:16Ashley James is a Master Practitioner and Trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy, and holistic health coaching. She is host of the "Learn True Health" podcast.. She recently published "Addicted to Wellness", a book that guides you through a 12 week program promising a "total metamorphosis" in your approach to health. RESOU…
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Metabolic Health — The Real Fountain of Youth
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28:19Discover why metabolic health might be the real fountain of youth. In this episode of The Wellness Connection Show, Dr. Bryan Joseph and Dr. Jason Hamed reveal how your metabolism impacts energy, weight, hormones, and aging—and what you can do to keep it thriving. Learn the truth about fasting, cortisol, protein, and blood sugar balance, plus simpl…
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The recording artist, author and activist Bif Naked discusses an event at the Rio Theatre, Tuesday, 04 November 2025, the screening of a new documentary on her life, a Q&A and an acoustic set, her life and career, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentar…
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The journalist and author Rod Mickleburgh discusses the new memoir he co-wrote John Horgan: In His Own Words (Harbour Publishing, 2025), with Joseph Planta. John Horgan: In His Own Words by John Horgan with Rod Mickleburgh (Harbour Publishing, 2025). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: John Horgan Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am …
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The celebrated pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa discusses the new short film Klavierklang (directed by Nettie Wild, and written by Hildegard Westerkamp) having its debut as part of Music on Main’s Modulus Festival, 07 November 2025, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at…
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The co-artistic director of Glitch Theatre Adam Grant Warren discusses the new company and their first production, and first since the pandemic Alex K. Masse’s Faye’s Room, at the Vancity Culture Lab (1895 Venables Street, 07-23 November 2025), with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, Br…
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Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee: Shadow of the Bridge
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1:04:18The murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams in Delphi, Indiana shook the country. But the impact of the attention, the speculation and the fear is still felt in the community. Now podcasters Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee have written a book about the case, but it feels different from other investigations. Their book does focus on the case, bu…
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126 | The Truth About Osteoporosis Drugs and Supplements with Dr. John Neustadt
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55:14Dr. John Neustadt is a Doctor, Author, Researcher, and integrative medical expert. He's an expert on Bone Strength, fracture prevention, and reversing osteoporosis. Many of us could benefit from the books he has written about bone strength, including "Fracture Proof Your Bones: A comprehensive Guide to Osteoporosis" Available HERE: https://amzn.to/…
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125 | Following Your Intuition with Megan Edge
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1:17:00Since 2007, Megan Edge has been helping people with her counseling services with a focus on empowerment and deep healing of emotional, energetic, and physical trauma. After three decades of study in the metaphysical fields of Astral Projection, Runes Stones, Dream Work, Tarot, Chakras, EFT, Auras, Angel Therapy, and Past Lives, completing various c…
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The disappearance in 2019 of Jennifer Dulos is one of the most chilling stories I’ve ever read about. When the mother of five vanished from her wealthy Connecticut suburb, her estranged husband became the prime suspect. But when Fotis Dulos ended his own life, the mystery deepened. Author Rich Cohen has the inside story in his book, Murder in the D…
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124 | How to Reverse Your Type 2 Diabetes Guaranteed with Dr. Jeffrey Hockings
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56:18Every 8 seconds someone dies from complications of Type 2 Diabetes... Many people accept the medical model that Type two diabetes is a progressive disease that will only worsen but along the way can be managed with medications. Type two IS progressive if you continue to do the things you are doing that got you there in the first place. But what if …
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The singer-songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins talks about touring Western Canada with Paula Cole (Vancouver, 29 October 2025, and Victoria, 30 October 2025), her new album Whaler: Re-Emerging, and writing music, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. So…
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The former MLA, British Columbia’s first minister of mental health and addictions, and labour leader Judy Darcy discusses her memoir Leading from the Heart: The Battles of a Feminist, Union Leader and Politician (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025), with Joseph Planta. Leading from the Heart: The Battles of a Feminist, Union Leader and Politician by Judy Dar…
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123 | Ayurveda Medicine for Inflammation with Dr. Shivani Gupta
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46:07Host of the TV show Vibrant Health, Host of the "Fusionary Health" podcast, CEO of Fusionary Formulas, Author, Public Speaker, and Ayurveda practitioner Dr. Shivani Gupta is here to help bridge the gap between traditional remedies and modern science. RESOURCES: This Episode's Blog Page: https://drhaley.com/vanishing-inflammation/ Purchase Fusionary…
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The author and journalist Rachel Phan discusses her memoir Restaurant Kid: A Memoir of Family and Belonging (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025), with Joseph Planta. Restaurant Kid: A Memoir of Family and Belonging by Rachel Phan (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Restaurant Kid Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am …
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Struggling with low energy, poor sleep, or brain fog? In this episode of The Wellness Connection Show, Dr. Bryan Joseph and Dr. Jason Hamed break down how hormones and sleep work together to fuel recovery, boost metabolism, and slow aging. Learn how imbalances in testosterone, cortisol, thyroid, and insulin impact your energy—and the simple daily h…
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The community historian and recent appointee to the Order of Canada Richard W. Hill Sr. discusses the new book he’s co-edited Behind the Bricks: The Life and Times of the Mohawk Institute, Canada’s Longest Running Residential School (University of Calgary Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta. Behind the Bricks: The Life and Times of the Mohawk Institut…
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What is the origin story of cults? Author Jane Borden says it goes all the way back to the Puritans and their doomsday beliefs. She says that from the beginning, we’ve been a nation of easy marks for con artists and manipulators. She tells me about her book, Cults Like Us. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at …
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122 | Dirty Secrets of the Supplement Industry with Eddie Stone
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1:03:58In this podcast, we are going to learn about some of the dirty secrets in the supplement industry, and explore how to navigate the choices available. We are going to learn how to tell the difference between products of quality made for your benefit and products that are made for profit. Today's guest is Eddie Stone. He is the CEO of Touchstone Esse…
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The author Brittany Penner discusses her bestselling memoir Children Like Us: A Metis Woman’s Memoir of Family, Identity and Walking Herself Home (Doubleday, 2025), with Joseph Planta. Children Like Us: A Metis Woman’s Memoir of Family, Identity and Walking Herself Home by Brittany Penner (Doublday, 2025). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Chi…
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The author and psychologist Bill Koch discusses his debut novel Hired Gun: Uncovering Buried Secrets (FriesenPress, 2025), with Joseph Planta. Hired Gun: Uncovering Buried Secrets by Bill Koch (FriesenPress, 2025). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Hired Gun Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, Bri…
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When you write a biography about a man dubbed “Coroner to the Stars,” it’s bound to be a compelling story. Who doesn’t want to read about the coroner who performed the autopsies on Marilyn Monroe, RFK, and Natalie Wood, among others? Author Anne Soon Choi tells me about her book, “L.A. Coroner.” Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor d…
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The writer Russell Smith discusses his new novel Self Care (Biblioasis, 2025), with Joseph Planta. Self Care by Russell Smith (Biblioasis, 2025). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Self Care Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Russell Smith’s new novel Self Ca…
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121 | Women Over 50 Reclaiming Peak Fitness Using New Strategies with Alicia Jones
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The Province and Postmedia’s Patrick Johnston discusses the new biography he’s co-authored (with Peter Leech) Gino: The Fighting Spirit of Gino Odjick (Greystone, 2025), with Joseph Planta. Gino: The Fighting Spirit of Gino Odjick by Patrick Johnston and Peter Leech (Greystone, 2025). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Gino Text of the introduc…
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In this episode of The Wellness Connection Show, Dr. Bryan Joseph and Dr. Jason Hamed sit down with Dr. Olivia Joseph to uncover how gut health drives energy, inflammation, and longevity. They break down the truth about digestion, reflux, IBS, and leaky gut—and how environmental toxins like glyphosate and atrazine disrupt your microbiome. You'll le…
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The director and writer Brian Daniel Johnson discusses his debut feature A Welcome Distraction, a Vancouver-set film, having its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival, and more, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Having i…
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The consultant and facilitator, and former professional athlete Peter Leech discusses the new biography he’s co-written (with Patrick Johnston) Gino: The Fighting Spirit of Gino Odjick (Greystone, 2025) and the close personal friendship he had with Odjick, with Joseph Planta. Gino: The Fighting Spirit of Gino Odjick by Patrick Johnston and Peter Le…
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I’ve interviewed quite a few authors who are inspired by real people or real crimes. And then they write these fantastic novels. Patricia Cornwell’s iconic character, Dr. Kay Scarpetta, has a legion of fans because of how clever she is as a medical examiner, how she solves a mystery. Cornwell was working with Virginia’s first female chief ME Dr. Ma…
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The dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of Co.Erasga Alvin Erasga Tolentino discusses the twenty-fifth season of the company he founded, and their latest production Eternal Gestures (09-10 October 2025, Scotiabank Dance Centre), with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British C…
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The filmmaker Brishkay Ahmed discusses his new documentary In the Room, debuting at the Vancouver International Film Festival (07, 10 October 2025), with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Brishkay Ahmed joins me again. Her new documentary In the R…
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The filmmaker Kent Donguines discusses his new documentary Treasure of the Rice Terraces, having its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival (05 October 2025), with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Kent Donguines joins me agai…
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The filmmaker Alison Reid discusses her documentary The Art of Adventure, featuring Bristol Foster and Robert Bateman, having its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Between 1957 and …
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The activist, consultant, and former civil servant Max Brault discusses his new book The Race to the Starting Line: What You Need to Know About the Accessible Canada Act for Making a Barrier-Free Society (Initiate, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The Race to the Starting Line: What You Need to Know About the Accessible Canada Act for Making a Barrier-Fr…
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